Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Batelco has launched enhanced fibre speed plans in Bahrain, offering speeds from 300Mbps to 2Gbps. Existing customers will automatically benefit from speed upgrades, improving download speeds, streaming, and overall internet performance. This upgrade aligns with Batelco’s goal to boost Bahrain’s global speed rankings and improve national connectivity.
Qatar Airways will showcase its latest travel innovations at the Arabian Travel Market, including Sama’s AI booking system, Qsuite – Next Gen, and Qverse. The airline will also unveil Sama’s Arabic-speaking capabilities, enhancing accessibility and cultural relevance for its AI-powered digital human cabin crew.
The Liberian Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has launched an initiative to rehabilitate abandoned rural base stations deployed under the Universal Access Fund. The program will restore connectivity to underserved areas, beginning with Bomi, Gbarpolu, and Grand Cape Mount counties, while addressing challenges such as power supply and infrastructure security.
Turk Telekom has expanded its fiber network to 437,000 km, covering 32.2 million households in Turkey. As the leading provider, it has also linked 52% of its LTE 4G base stations with fiber. Committed to 5G readiness, it offers innovative solutions through a new partnership with Schneider Electric.
Samadhan Services Limited, under Grameen Telecom, has received Bangladesh Bank’s PSP license to launch the Samadhan e-wallet, ending a lengthy approval process influenced by political shifts. The move expands Bangladesh’s digital payment ecosystem alongside other PSPs and emerging players.
Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a leading provider of cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions, has launched Agent Val within Enterprise…
Hitachi Energy delivered a state-of-the-art power electronic converter that stabilizes the mine’s connection to the grid, featuring a PCS 6000…
Orange has partnered with Eutelsat’s Konnect satellite to expand internet access in regions like Jordan, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The satellite offers up to 100 Mb/s speeds, aiming to improve connectivity in remote areas and supporting mobile backhaul and maritime applications across Africa.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to reduce wastewater and redesign systems for water recycling, as discussed at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Experts highlighted how AI can help manage water resources more efficiently, reduce energy usage, and create sustainable solutions for the growing global water crisis.
Zain Bahrain reported a 2.6% increase in Q2 2024 net profit to BD 1.35 million and a 7.6% rise in H1 2024 EBITDA to BD 11.79 million. Revenue for H1 2024 grew by 3.5% to BD 38.44 million. The company highlighted significant achievements in 5G innovation, sustainability, partnerships, and awards for excellence.